Re-Assays of 2022 Drill Results Confirm Material Improvements of Vanadium, Gallium, Scandium and Chromium at La Blache
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Temas Resources (OTCQB:TMASF) reported 2026 fused-bead re-assays of 2022 La Blache drill pulps, confirming broad, high-grade Fe-Ti-V oxide intervals at the Farrell-Taylor deposit and higher accessory metals.
Across 684 matched samples, V₂O₅, Cr, Ga and Sc grades rose about 24%, 48%, 12% and 10%, respectively, with major oxides stable. Temas also highlighted its RCL technology, citing over 65% lower TiO₂ processing costs, signed an investor-relations agreement with NIA, and will revert to quarterly financial reporting.
Positive
- 684 matched samples show approx. 24% V₂O₅, 48% Cr, 12% Ga and 10% Sc grade uplifts
- Multiple drill holes report broad intervals above 82% Fe₂O₃ + TiO₂ with up to 0.50% V₂O₅
- MO domain averages improve from 0.37% to 0.47% V₂O₅ and 948 to 1,437 ppm Cr
- Pilot test processed ~1 ton La Blache material into 88 kg of 99.8% TiO₂ product
- RCL platform validated at over 65% lower TiO₂ processing cost versus traditional methods
- Engagement of NIA for investor relations with an initial US$50,000 three‑month retainer
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Preferred fused-bead re-assays of original 2022 drill pulps confirm broad Fe-Ti-V oxide intercepts with gallium, scandium and chromium accessory metal values at the Farrell-Taylor deposit. Thick high-grade intercepts of both titanium and iron are confirmed.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Highlights
Encouraging results to be used in future Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) testwork on vanadium, gallium and scandium.
Temas has generated significant intercepts from the 2026 re-assay of 648 original 2022 drill pulps from the La Blache Project, using the Company's preferred fused-bead assay protocol and a preferred assay hierarchy.
Best intercepts include:
LB-22-07 with 88.1m @
1,275 Cr, 60 g/t Ga and 18 ppm Sc from 180m,
LB-22-09 with 83.0m @
1,569 ppm Cr, 62 g/t Ga and 19 ppm Sc from 281m
LB-22-06 with 66.2m @
1,499 ppm Cr, 63 g/t Ga and 20 ppm Sc from 181.5m
LB-22-01 with 41.0m @
1,369 ppm Cr, 60 g/t Ga and 20 ppm Sc from 283m
LB-22-08 with 40.1m @
1,400 ppm Cr, 59 g/t Ga and 18 ppm Sc from 194m
LB-22-04 with 30.0m @
1,225 ppm Cr, 56 g/t Ga and 19 ppm Sc from 159m
LB-22-05 with 19.1m @
1,302 ppm Cr, 63 g/t Ga and 18 ppm Sc from 178m
LB-22-05 with 25.8m @
1,497 ppm Cr, 64 g/t Ga and 20 ppm Sc from 202m
LB-22-03 with 9.8m @
1,350 ppm Cr, 57 g/t Ga and 20 ppm Sc from 177m.
The re-assay results provide a consistent basis for comparison of the 2022 LB-series drilling and further confirm broad, high-grade Fe-Ti-V oxide mineralisation within the Farrell-Taylor system.
Matched 2026 re-assays show a material uplift in reported accessory critical metal grades relative to the original 2022 assays, with the mineralised oxide population returning increases of approximately
24% V₂O₅,48% Cr,12% Ga and10% Sc when comparing the same 684 sample intervals, while Fe₂O₃ + TiO₂ remained broadly consistent between assay campaigns.
Mr. Tim Fernback, Temas Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"The 2022 re-assay results reinforce the scale and consistency of the Farrell-Taylor Fe-Ti-V oxide system and provide a stronger, internally consistent geochemical dataset for future resource and development work at La Blache. We will use these results to help guide the future deployment of our novel Regenerative Chloride Leach Technology, with testing to include the vanadium, gallium and scandium taken from this location."
Temas Resources Corp. ("Temas" or the "Company") (ASX: TIO | CSE: TMAS | OTCQB: TMASF | FSE: 26P0) is pleased to report significant intercepts generated from the 2026 re-assay of original 2022 drill pulps from the La Blache Project in Québec, Canada.
Table 1: Significant Drill Intercepts for 2022 Re-Assayed Drilling*
* Cut-off grades for massive oxide classification are
The 2022 drilling was completed using NQ diamond core and targeted the Farrell-Taylor area of the La Blache Fe-Ti-V oxide system. The current results do not relate to new drilling; they relate to re-analysis of selected original 2022 pulps using the Company's preferred fused-bead assay protocol, combined with original 2022 assay data where required to fill internal gaps in the re-assay coverage.
The significant intercepts reported in Table 1 were calculated from the preferred re-assay dataset using length-weighted compositing. The table reports downhole intervals and does not imply true widths. All grades are length-weighted over the reported composite interval, including any internal dilution allowed under the stated criteria.
Drill Results Overview
The 2026 re-assay dataset confirms broad, high-grade Fe₂O₃ + TiO₂ intervals across the 2022 LB-series holes. The strongest width-grade combinations occur in LB-22-07, LB-22-09 and LB-22-06, with additional high-grade intervals reported in LB-22-01, LB-22-04, LB-22-05 and LB-22-08. LB-22-03 returned a narrower but high-grade intercept.
The mineralisation at La Blache is characterised by massive and semi-massive Fe-Ti-V oxide assemblages hosted within the La Blache Anorthosite Complex. For this announcement, the reported cut-off proxy is Fe₂O₃ + TiO₂ + capped MgO, with MgO capped at
Re-Assay Results Overview
To quantify the impact of the 2026 re-assay program, Temas compared only those samples where a direct one-to-one match exists between the original 2022 assay and the corresponding 2026 pulp re-assay. This comparison comprises 684 matched sample intervals, with all averages calculated on a length-weighted basis. Major oxide results were compared to a 2022 ME-ICP06 (fused bead digestion)/ ICP06 versus 2026 ME-ICP06 (identical fused bead digestion)/ ICP06 basis, while trace elements were compared on a 2022 ME-MS61 (4-acid digestion) versus 2026 ME-MS81 (fused bead digestion) basis.
As expected, the comparison between identical assay protocols indicates that the major oxide grades are broadly stable between assay campaigns. The trace metals also behaved as expected, with the uplift between the original 4-acid digestion and the near complete digestion of the fused bead protocol most pronounced within the MO domain, where matched samples increased from
Figure 1: Collar Location Map for the 2022 drilling, with 2026 re-assay significant intercepts.
Table 2: Length-weighted comparison of 2022 original assay results and 2026 pulp re-assay results for matched La Blache drill intervals, grouped by interpreted mineral domain.
Table 3: Collar Details for 2022 La Blache Drilling, Provided in NAD83/UTM Zone 19N.
Next steps include continued integration of the 2022 re-assay data with the historical and recent drilling datasets, review of MO/SMO domaining, and assessment of implications for future resource work and technical studies.
A drill program is currently in design to test the western extent of Farell Taylor, as it's interpreted to extend to surface toward the Schmoo Zone.
GRA Enterprises LLC Engagement Agreement Signed
In other news, the Company has engaged the services GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association ("NIA") to provide ongoing investor relations and strategic communication services to the Company (the NIA Engagement).
Under the terms of the NIA Engagement, NIA will receive a retainer of US
NIA is a boutique corporate communication, investor relations and reputation management firm, servicing clients across North America and internationally. The NIA team has deep experience working with public companies of all sizes, across multiple sectors, including both mining exploration and technology industries.
Commenting on the engagement, Tim Fernback, President & CEO of Temas Resources, stated: "We are excited about the opportunity to work with such a well-respected and experienced communications and investor relations firm such as NIA. Their deep knowledge of the public markets in North America and internationally will come in handy as we build out the overall global communication strategy for our Company and our novel metallurgical RCL platform as a for-profit business. NIA has successfully worked with companies like Saga Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAGA, OTCQB: SAGMF) who are also in the critical mineral / titanium dioxide space to both get the word out and explain their business to new shareholders. NIA has done an excellent job at attracting the attention of a new audience. We are excited to have them join our team."
The Company would also like to clarify the disclosure regarding the appointment of Vector Advisors, noting that the engagement with Vector Advisors commences immediately and is an ongoing engagement.
Semi-Annual Reporting Update:
Further to our news release of March 30, 2026, and as a result of Temas' current listing on the Australian Stock Exchange, the Company does not meet the eligibility under the Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 and therefore will revert to its quarterly financial reporting obligations and will resume filing unaudited interim financial statements and the related MD&A for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026 and all subsequent quarterly periods, in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations.
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Competent Person's / Qualified Person's Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resources for the La Blache and Lac Brûlé Titanium-Vanadium Projects in Québec, Canada, is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared and compiled by Mr Blake Collins, BSc (Hons), MAIG, and Principal Consultant of Head Exploration Pty Ltd.
Mr Collins is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG). He has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation, the type of deposit under consideration, and the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code 2012) and as a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
Mr Collins is the Principal Consultant of Head Exploration Pty Ltd, which provides independent geological and technical advisory services to Temas Resources Corp. He has reviewed the information presented in this announcement and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which they appear. Head Exploration Pty Ltd is an independent geological and technical consultancy and has no direct or indirect interest in Temas Resources Corp.
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ABOUT TEMAS RESOURCES
Revolutionizing Metal Production
Proprietary IP. Global Licensing. Titanium & Critical Minerals.
Temas Resources Corp. (ASX:TIO)(CSE:TMAS)(OTCQB:TMASF)(FRA:26P0) is a technology-driven critical minerals company advancing a dual-business model built around proprietary processing innovation and strategic mineral ownership. The Company's patented Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology platform delivers significant operational cost reductions - validated at up to
Temas' RCL process is the foundation of its technology licensing and partnership business, enabling global mining and materials companies to adopt sustainable, high-margin metal extraction methods across a range of critical minerals including titanium, vanadium, nickel, and rare earth elements.
Complementing its technology division, Temas also owns
Through this combination of innovative IP commercialization and resource ownership, Temas Resources is positioned to deliver scalable, low-carbon solutions that strengthen Western critical-mineral independence and create long-term value for shareholders.
Benefits of the ORF - RCL Technology:
The RCL platform technology involves the hydrometallurgical mineral extraction of concentrates, whole ores, slags and tailings to enhance recovery of critical metals, battery metals, Platinum Group Minerals ("PGMs"), precious and base metals and Rare Earth Element ("REE") recovery at materially higher through-yields and lower capital and operating costs than many of the conventional approaches that are in use traditionally. This novel RCL technology is ideally suited to treat increasingly complex ores in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Pilot Testing Complete: The Company has completed a pilot test of approximately 1 ton of material from its La Blache TiO2 mineral property yielding 88 kgs of a
Validated Cost Reduction: A significant cost reduction of over
Environmental Performance: The closed-loop design and high reagent recycling rates are core to the RCL platform, irrespective of the target mineral. Over
High Recovery Potential: Just as we've demonstrated high-quality,
RCL results in a quicker and more complete liberation of the target metals using atmospheric pressure and lower temperatures than competing methods and improves the selectivity and efficiency of subsequent solvent extraction steps. Management believes that this novel metallurgical process can be applied to many complex resource deposits worldwide, enhancing both extraction and recovery for the operator.
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Appendix A: JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 Report
Section 1; Sampling Techniques and Data
JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 Report
Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
1 Source: Temas Resources Corp. "Pilot Scale Evaluation of Temas La Blache Ilmenite - Final Report PRO 21-16," 24 June 2022.
2 These metallurgical test results and cost-reduction data were first reported in the Company's Canadian market announcement dated 13 April 2021, titled "Temas Resources Acquires 50 % of Green Mineral Process Developer ORF Technologies Inc."
3 The cost-reduction figure is supported by independent evaluation conducted by the Natural Resources Research Institute (University of Minnesota, 2017) and subsequent pilot-scale validation by ORF Technologies Inc., as detailed in Temas Resources news releases of 2021 and 2022.
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